LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: The quality is generally almost as good as Lian-Li's other full aluminum cases. The fans are also very quiet. Most of all, the design of the case enables me to hide all cables on the back of the MB try! I really like this design, and it makes the parts look much cleaner and cooler! The side panels are also compatible with other Lian-Li cases, and I bought another transparent Lian-Li side panel for this case! It's so cool!

Cons: Two MB tray screw holes are not well machined, but with this price, I can't complain. This case is also noticeably heavier than other real full aluminum cases from Lian-Li. But the same, I can't complain with this price.

Overall Review: I really like the design, and I'd spend $50 more if there is the same model with full aluminum construction like other Lian-Li cases. Personally, I have been building PCs for myself and friends using more than 10 Lian-Li cases, and I think Lancool is a good alternative to Lian-Li if you want near Lian-Li quality and want to spend a little less. By the way, my MSI GeForce GTX 280 OC video card fits this case perfectly! Especially, all the power cords are passed through the MB tray from the back, and that makes cable management much cleaner!

Pros: Lots of room, 3 120 mm fans, removable motherboard tray, fits my GTX 260 with 1 inch to spare, great cable management features

Cons: none so far

Overall Review: The GTX 260 OC at idle is 48, full load 80, and my E8400 dual core is 34 at idle and 50 full load with the stock cooler

Pros: Quality build and easy to install and remove drives. Can hold video cards up to 288mm long (just over 11 inches) which will be perfect for my GeForce 285 (10.5 inches) when it arrives, although just barely. Three super silent 120mm fans. Fans have dust filters on them which is also great.

Cons: Not as light as I expected but its a hybrid steel aluminum construction. About the same size internally as my previous mid tower, but slightly larger than my previous mid tower from the outside.

Overall Review: Velociraptor 150, XFX 285, Lian Li (lancool) PC-K7B mid tower, Corsair 850watts.

Pros: Very roomy for a mid-tower (my tuniq 120 fits perfectly and so does my 8800 GTS). Very strong and light due to excellent mixed steel and aluminum construction. Cable management system not as useful as it looks, but still a nice addition. Filtered intakes. I really like the Lian Li hard drive mounting system on rubber grommets. The case is designed to mount an optional Lian Li B-03 Exhaust unit.

Cons: The fans that oome with it really don't move much air. They need to be put on a controller and sacrifice quiet or they need to be replaced. For a roomy case, and even considering the other reviewers comments, I have to say that I have found this case's cooling capabilities to be somewhat lacking with the stock fans. Maybe I should say that differently because Lian Li is generally a step above all others: For a Lian Li, this case's cooling capabilities are sub-par with the stock fans. It is only about as good as a standard Antec mid-tower.

Overall Review: This really is a roomy case for a mid-tower. There is plenty of length for the largest video cards, and enough open area for huge after-market CPU coolers like the Tuniq. I like the top-mounted USB, Firewire, Audio, and Power Buttons. As with most Lian Li products, this case isn't flashy looking. Instead, it is classy looking. I would have probably given it a 5 egg review had it not been for the poor fans and the oddly designed motherboard tray. As someone else mentioned, you won't be installing most CPU coolers outside the case and expecting to get it back in the case. Lastly, I added an optional side exhaust unit to mine and I'm glad I did. The optional exhaust unit doesn't move a ton of air, but it is a nice addition to this case. I wish they would have included it since the case is designed to mount one. The unit is called a Patented PCI Cooling Kit. It mounts to the inside back of the case and exhausts heat from the video card and other add-in card area.

Pros: -Easy to maneuver in -Rugged and stylish -Discrete, not loud and flashy like all the other idiotic "LOOK AT ME" cases -Plenty of room, even for monstrous CPU coolers and video cards -Top panel I/O is convenient and has a firewire port -Easy cable management options -Removable Motherboard Tray! -Won't break the bank

Cons: -It won't get up and dance

Overall Review: Needed this for a working environment build with a 6870 Eyefinity6 edition. It runs cool and clean and is unobtrusive.

Pros: Sold my last one of these to try out the antec 900. Like the airflow, but hated that every speck of dust in the air was ending up in my case. The lancool has a great layout and is much easier to work with than any other case I have used.

Cons: My only gripe with this case is that the disk drive cage in right up against the front fans, but this was solved by drilling new holes and moving the cage back about an inch.

Overall Review: It seems that lian li places the disk cage right near the fans on a lot of their cases. Moving this back just a bit makes a big difference in airflow, just wish they would do it so I would not need to.

Pros: Fairly strong, lighter than all steel case, with classy aluminum looks. Excellent airflow over hard drives. GTX 285 fit with no problems. Real cage to properly support big/heavy power supplies, instead of praying it'll hang there by 4-screws. Corsair TX850 fit with no problems (no need for external Lian-Li PS extender). Good cable management. Contrary to what some reviewers say, I mounted a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme onto a P6T-Deluxe v2 with the mobo tray outside the case, and I had no problem getting the tray back into the case; I did not have to unmount the cooler (like some complain). It wasn't hard at all. Top flip panel covering audio jacks is not plastic like some reviewers say, it's definitely aluminum.

Cons: Not really cons, but wish side panels were a smidge thicker, and wish there was a 1/2" more space between the mobo tray and the right side panel for a bit more cable space. It really is a fantastic case, and I'm nit-picking.

Overall Review: Two Scythe SFlex-E fans on front, Scythe SFlex-F on cooler, and one mounted on back of case; and it is amazingly quiet. I like it, and wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. Probably one of the best case deals for the $, plus it doesn't have any silly glowing demon skulls on it.

Pros: Big for a mid-tower. Fits a gtx 280 with room to spare. It also has the width to accommodate the large cooler master v8 cpu cooler easily. Nice minimalist exterior, I'm not into bling and lights so this fits the bill nicely. Removable motherboard tray which made installing the v8 cooler outside the case a breeze. Best case I've ever owned.

Cons: This would probably apply to most cases,not sure I don't build pcs for a living so my experience is rather limited. That said, the front audio panel connector picks up some emi interference from my 700 watt silverstone psu. You have to be careful to keep it away from the main mobo power wire or you'll hear some static.

Overall Review: Great case for the price.